Finding a welcoming employer Alaina G Levine outlines strategies to help graduates find employers who understand the value of a diverse workforce Let’s get right to the point: diversity is good for business. Differences in culture, background, language, race, gender, education and more all influence the way teams perform in a dynamic marketplace, and the direction of that influence is generally positive. Indeed, a landmark 2009 study of US companies found that organizations with more racial and gender diversity in their workforces do better on sales, customer numbers and other measures of business success (2009 American Sociological Review 74 208). So when companies push for greater diversity in hiring, they aren’t enacting policies out of a philanthropic philosophy. On the contrary, they realize that diversity feeds into their bottom line via some fairly simple maths: more diversity = better innovations = better products = larger market share = > £$7¥. One business leader who shares this view is Seema Kumar, who holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and is now vicepresident for innovation and global health communications at Johnson & Johnson. “Diversity isn’t something that sits on the side,” Kumar attests. “It should be part of the DNA of who we are as people, groups, companies and societies.” With 135 000 employees and millions of customers worldwide, she explains, if Johnson & Johnson doesn’t think about diversity and inclusion in its workforce, then “we are missing opportunities. Innovation is our lifeblood, and it is inspired by a diversity of people and viewpoints”. Miriam Keshani is another strong advocate of diversity in the workplace. A physicist who earned a Master’s degree in nanomaterials from the University of Cambridge, Keshani works at Sparrho, a London-based start-up that created a

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novel search and recommendation engine for scientific information. As the firm’s “chief happiness officer”, she explains, her job is to represent the interests of people who use Sparrho’s products. Doing that well requires her to be open to different perspectives, and it helps that in her small firm of five people, there are five nationalities represented and seven languages spoken. “Managers who hire only in their own image lead to a monoculture, which [stifles] innovation,” Keshani says. “We won’t succeed if we can’t develop something innovative, and we can’t be innovative if we don’t include diversity in the way we make product development and hiring decisions.” Despite the evidence and the experiences of some enthusiastic champions, though, not all employers are fully on board. It is one thing for an organization to sing “hooray for diversity”, but something quite another to ensure that its mission, hiring practices and policies all line up in support of a more inclusive zeitgeist. And unfortunately, the low numbers of women and minorities working in physics-related fields suggest that much remains to be done. So how can physics graduates find employers whose commitment to diversity goes beyond lip service?

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A good starting point for analysing a company’s devotion to non-uniformity is to examine the set of policies that fly under the banner of diversity, inclusion and equity. The details matter. For example, not all diversity policies specifically mention transgender people. Ruth Mills, an IT specialist with a Master’s degree in chemistry who works at Connect Advertising and Marketing, a

Shrewsbury-based advertising agency, notes that this can be particularly concerning for those who are still in the process of transitioning to their new identity. Mills is transgender, and her own experience was positive: when she transitioned full time to female in 2013, her employer was very supportive. “If you have someone who is transgender who can transition and work as themselves, it is so much more natural and they become so much happier, and more productive, creative, engaged, communicative and collaborative,” she says, adding that prospective employees should look for policy language that specifically mentions transitioning, rather than “a blanket diversity statement”. When you research a company or university, it’s also worth paying attention to the images you see on its website, annual report or videos. Do you see a mixture of faces? Or a sea of clones? According to Meg O’Connell – president of Global Disability Inclusion, a firm that consults with companies to implement inclusive policies and programmes for people with disabilities – marketing materials can reveal a company’s hidden successes or obvious biases. In particular, she looks for photos of people in wheelchairs or with other visible disabilities in corporate publicity material, as this may be a sign that the firm supports those with disabilities and is willing to provide accommodations and tools to help them succeed. Others, however, are sceptical about whether diversity in promotional products reveals anything useful about the true diversity of a company. Chanda PrescodWeinstein, a cosmology postdoc at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a longtime advocate for under-represented minorities in science. She says that P hy sic s Wor ld Mar ch 2016

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in her experience, “pictures are always public relations”. Jabbar Bennett, associate provost for diversity and inclusion at Northwestern University, agrees that appearances can be telling, yet deceiving. Suppose you’re on an interview, he says, and “you are a woman or a person of colour, and the only people you’re seeing during the interview are women and people of colour”. This could be a sign that there is something amiss, he explains, “as these individuals alone most likely do not constitute the entire search committee”. Misguided, ignorant, or plain inappropriate hiring practices may “put people of colour in a pool because they need a person of colour on the list to say they are diverse”. But while the presence of diverse faces in marketing materials or among a company’s current employees is not a cast-iron guarantee, O’Connell argues that their absence is probably worse. When she scrutinizes a diversity mission declaration and finds that the extent of the company’s stance on inclusiveness is simply the statement “we don’t discriminate”, she says, “that tells me they are not being open, welcome and inclusive”. Similarly, if the company’s careers page doesn’t mention employees with disabilities, notes O’Connell, “the talent will go elsewhere”.

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The actual hiring process can be another useful guide. When Rolf Danner, an openly gay physicist, was recruited by global security firm Northrop Grumman, “a big part of the decision-making process was whether they offered domestic partner benefits”, he says. “They were listed as achieving 100% on the Human Rights Index and on the policy side they checked all the boxes.” The corporation also had a non-discrimination policy based on sexual orientation and related affinity groups. “I was really excited about this!” he exclaims. At the same time, though, Danner was also cautious. “People’s thinking takes longer than policies to catch up,” he warns. “What’s more important is what it’s like at the everyday working level. ‘Acceptance’ is not good enough for me.” Danner took a number of steps to determine how inclusive his potential company would be. In his interview, he told the decision-maker that he was openly gay and asked what the work environment was like. He also contacted the people with whom he would be collaborating to “gauge their comfort level” and took note of the language they used in chatting with him. For example, a red flag might have been if “I said something about my husband, and they echoed back ‘your P hy sic s Wor ld Mar ch 2016

Signs of a supportive employer Do they have a noticeably diverse employee base? Do they have policies relating to hiring people from different backgrounds and accommodating the needs of people of different abilities? ●● Do they have any high-profile executives who are open about being (for example) disabled, gay or transgender in their public profiles? ●● Do they have an executive dedicated to diversity initiatives, such as a chief diversity officer? ●● Do they advertise with and recruit at events put on by organizations that foster diversity, such as the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) campaign? ●● Are they participating in formal initiatives to support diversity in science, such as the Athena SWAN campaign or Project Juno? ●● Are there groups within the company to help mentor and support women and members of other under-represented minorities in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)? ●● Is there “top-down” support for these groups, as opposed to employees needing to organize them on their own in an unofficial or ad hoc fashion? ●● Do they use the same language as you do in describing yourself? For example, if you mention your spouse, do they respond by using the word “partner” instead? ●● Do they provide opportunities for prospective employees to communicate with current staff and inquire about their experiences at the firm? ●● ●●

partner’” – an indication that the speaker was not fully comfortable with the idea of gay families and relationships. Reassured by what he heard, Danner accepted the job, and after he was hired in 2004, he got in touch with Northrop Grumman’s LGBT affinity group. Although the fact that the affinity group existed was a good sign of the company’s stance on diversity, Danner recalls that when he first met with the chair of the LGBT group, the other man asked Danner if it was okay for them to be seen together in the cafeteria – implying that there might be a concern over Danner being “outed by affiliation”, he says. “I was surprised by this. If this is what employees are worried about, then they self-censor,” and can’t do their best work. Nowadays, Danner works for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and “the world for LGBT employees has really changed a lot in these 12 years”. His CV lists his affiliation with the US National Organization of

Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals – in part, he says, as a shortcut to save time as to whether an organization is even worth his time. “Do your due diligence,” he recommends. “You don’t want to regret joining the company after you make the investment. Ask questions, even if they are hard. The company may just surprise you.”

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Companies dedicated to diversity and inclusion will devote resources to recruit at conferences and events and through publications and networks that attract diverse individuals. For example, to broaden the pipeline of STEM professionals from underrepresented groups, Kumar points out that Johnson & Johnson has teamed up with the New York Academy of Sciences and major firms PepsiCo Foundation, ARM and Cisco to launch the Global STEM Alliance, which consists of 230 partners in more than 100 countries. The New York Academy’s senior vice-president for education, Meghan Groome, explains that its purpose is to diversify and keep more people in the STEM pipeline. But positive actions aren’t limited to large organizations. Keshani notes that to improve its market potential, Sparrho regularly recruits at regional networking events. “In London, there are lots of events that celebrate diversity,” she says, “and we make it a point to go there.” Sparrho is also involved with organizations such as Code First: Girls, which works to increase the number of women in tech careers. A major aspect of attracting top talent is ensuring that job advertisements do not convey a misleading impression of who

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the ideal candidate should be, and therefore contribute to perceived biases. Kyler Kuehn, an instrument scientist at the Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO) in Sydney, is a member of the AAO diversity committee. The group provides advice to internal hiring committees, including on issues of using gender-neutral language in marketing materials. “We want the absolutely best candidate,” he says, “and using

and say ‘oh, that’s just his management style’ ”. If you feel there is something wrong, there is something wrong. Faas recommends making a record of all of the things Dr Wolf is doing, from seemingly small actions (such as excluding you from meetings) to larger actions such as unwelcome touching or overtly offensive and demeaning language. Take note of when and where the incident occurred and who may have witnessed it. Educate yourself about your legal rights (which will vary depending on where you live and, sometimes, who your employer is), and seek out “safe harbours” of groups who can assist you. Astronomy Allies is one such assembly that has emerged in recent years; according to its website (www.astronomyallies.com), its primary purpose is to “listen, and to provide you with a safe space to air your frustrations and talk through what you want to do next”. The decision of what to do next will depend on your individual circumstances. However, do bear in mind that you have a right (not merely a privilege) to work in an environment that is physically and mentally safe. You do not have to “take it”. No matter how powerless you may feel, you do have the power to extract yourself from Dr Wolf’s clutches, and part of that power is determining how you will do this. For some, this will involve seeking help from others, sharing what has taken place and filing formal (perhaps even criminal) charges. For others, it may mean that you physically remove yourself from Dr Wolf’s orbit. You are a sovereign person, so you and only you get to decide what you want to do. And if you need a bit of motivation, consider this: “Life’s too short,” says Keshani. “Leave if you are not happy.” iStock/PhotoProdra

Suppose you followed all the advice, did your due diligence, and found a company or university that seemed welcoming and supportive of you and your professional goals. But then, unfortunately, something changed. Maybe your wonderful manager left and was replaced by someone much less inclusive. Or maybe your initially friendly and warm PhD supervisor turned out to be “friendly” in a decidedly uncomfortable, unprofessional and inappropriate way. Once you find yourself in a nasty situation, with a boss or a colleague who has crossed the line, how do you escape? In academic science, especially, there is no easy answer. Protégés’ reputations are tied to their principal investigators’ outputs. The overall community is small, and your sub-sub-sub field may be practically picosized, with perhaps only three other people on the planet who understand your area of expertise (and who seemingly hold all the cards in terms of job opportunities). And at the centre of this minute cluster is “Dr Wolf”, the individual who is causing you trouble and distress. In this kind of situation, the first thing to do is to recognize that you are not imagining it. “Don’t internalize it and talk yourself out of it. Don’t play it down,” stresses Miriam Keshani, a physicist who works at a London-based IT start-up called Sparrho. “Question the incident rather than questioning yourself. Understand the issues, and then talk to someone who can offer neutral advice.” Indeed, Andrew Faas, a workplace consultant and author of The Bully’s Trap: Bullying in the Workplace (Tate Publishing, 2015), affirms “you must rely on your gut instinct that there is something out of the norm”. This is especially critical when others might try to “rationalize the behaviour

language like ‘he’ or ‘him’ can discourage talented women from applying.” Kuehn observes that polices and cultures that support inclusivity and equity often benefit employers as well as employees. Kuehn’s organization, for example, has a generous family leave policy and a very family-friendly philosophy, which, he says, makes him “feel more loyal”. Ultimately, the biggest thing a company can do for both

its own success and that of its staff is to let employees be themselves. At her firm, says Mills, “nobody gives a damn who you are, as long as you are good at your job, present yourself professionally and contribute to the team. It’s pretty cool”. Alaina G Levine is a science careers writer and author of Networking for Nerds (Wiley, 2015). She is based in Tucson, Arizona, US

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Our school is renowned for world-leading and award winning work with NASA and ESA. We play a major role in the design and operation of the worldwide network of laser interferometers leading the search for gravitational waves. We also host the Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre and have a leading role in the exploitation of data from the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. MSc Astrophysics MSc Physics: Advanced Materials* MSc Physics: Energy & Environment* MSc Physics: Global Security* MSc Physics: Life Sciences* MSc Physics: Nuclear Technology*

This course covers the fundamental techniques and tools of accelerator science, equipping you for a successful career in working with accelerators. Course Structure: 6 project based modules + laboratory module + research project Entry requirements: A good Bachelor’s degree in physics or a similar subject, such as mathematics or engineering.

From software engineers to administrators, from fire fighters to health and safety officers – every kind of thinking is welcome here. Take your career somewhere special.

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For more information: Website: http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/full-time/ postgraduate/accelerator-science-msc/

Balzan Postdoctoral Researcher The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Cranfield has a proven track record of nanotechnology research, with Center (WIPAC) at the University Wisconsinextensive of expertise across its strategic themes of energy, environment, Madison invites applications for the Balzan manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, healthcare, security and defence. Fellowship for outstanding postdoctoral fellows.

Energy and Environmental Nanomaterials Research WIPAC maintains and operates IceCube under

Professor Robert Dorey, Chairwith in Nanomaterials, a cooperative agreement the National [email protected] Science Foundation. We also lead or have Personal energy generation significant roles in other projects, for example Local power generation solutions including thermoelectric generation from waste and solar construction of the Askaryanheat, Radio Array and solid oxide fuel cells and piezoelectric harvesting from vibrations. participation in the dark matter experiment and structural health monitoring DM-Ice, the High-AltitudeEnvironmental Water Cherenkov UsesCherenkov of nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing to enable sensors for structural health and Observatory in Mexico, and the monitoring. Telescope Array to be built inenvironmental Chile and the Environmentally-friendly nano & micro manufacturing Canary Islands in Spain. Our researchers are NanoSurvey, and microscale also involved in the Dark Energy the synthesis and additive manufacturing techniques that minimise energy, materialand and chemical usage. Fermi Gamma-ray space telescope, the development of future instruments such as Fate of nanomaterials the CHIPS (CHerenkov Detectors in Mine Pits) Risk assessment approaches for manufactured nanomaterials and their suitability, as well as the project. We thus offer great opportunities toemerging nanotechnologies. risk associated with candidates interested in multi-wavelength astronomy and neutrino physics. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and a brief Specialist postgraduate courses statement of research interests to [email protected] ContinuingThree professional & short MSc Successful candidates should be able to carry letters ofdevelopment reference should alsocourses be sent separately by the out a rigorous independent research program • Applied Nanotechnology • Microsystems and Nanotechnology writers to the same email address. Review of applications will in experimental particle astrophysics, neutrino • Nano and begin Microtechnologies Energy • Advanced Materials April 15, for 2016, and continue until the position is filled. physics, or astronomy. The appointment will • Nano & Microscale Rapid • Ultra Precision and Nanoengineering Inquiries canPrototyping be directed to Francis Halzen, Wisconsin IceCube be for a 3-year fellowship. In addition to • Surface Engineering & Coatings • Nanomedicine Particle Astrophysics Center, 222 W. Washington, Madison, WI competitive salary, the position comes with an • Environmental Risk Management 53705 ([email protected]). independent research budget of $20k/year.

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Graduate physics at The University of Mississippi

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instein's theory of gravity continues to fascinate and inspire. As part of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, researchers in our department are turning an ear to the cosmos, listening for the dynamical rumbling of space-time itself. We’re proud that our students and faculty are authors on the historic paper announcing the first detection of gravitational waves. Our department grants Master's and PhD degrees in physics, and all students admitted to our graduate program receive full financial support. We offer exciting research opportunities in atmospheric physics, condensed matter physics, gravity, high energy physics, and physical acoustics. The University of Mississippi carries the R1 Carnegie designation reserved for doctoral universities with the highest level of research activity.

Scholarships and Fellowships available Fully-funded for International students

22 & 23 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham Visit the UK’s leading engineering recruitment exhibition for: The Dodd-Walls Centre is a National Centre of Research Excellence in New Zealand. Fully-funded scholarships are available across our research themes * Photonic Sensing and Imaging * Photonic Sources and Components * Quantum Fluid and Gases * Quantum Manipulation and Information

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Pioneer tomorrow’s technology. PhD opportunities in photonics. Photonics challenges perceptions and expands possibilities in industries as diverse as healthcare, transport, defence, communications, manufacturing and the environment. Join us and find out how to kick start your career with a PhD at the Optoelectronics Research Centre. UK students receive enhanced funding including: – paid PhD tuition fees – a tax-free bursary of £18K per annum

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY

NEW for 2015 entry.

MSc Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors

MSc Advanced Materials Modelling (ICME)

This one year MSc programme is open to graduates of any physical science, engineering or mathematical discipline wishing to go into the nuclear industry. Integrated labs and tutorials each week bring together a wide range of topics and provide examples and guidance in person.

This one year MSc programme in advanced materials modelling focuses on theory and simulation of microstructure and material behaviour for industrial application in aerospace, automotive and energy sectors. Open to graduates of all physical science, engineering or mathematical disciplines with an interest in research or industrial applications.

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NEW for 2015 entry.

MSc Physics for Radio Engineering

MSc Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management

The first dedicated MSc in the UK for Physics graduates on the application of electromagnetism to radio frequency engineering. This one year programme provides education and training for Physicists to become innovators in the rapidly expanding fields of radio frequency, microwave and millimetre wave engineering.

This one year multidisciplinary MSc programme is for graduates from a science-based background, wishing to go into the nuclear industry. It covers a range of the skills required to work in the nuclear industry and is co-taught with the academic staff from the Schools of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics and Chemistry.

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The IET offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and prizes worth up to £10,000.

IET Diamond Jubilee Scholarships

IET Engineering Horizons Bursary

IET Grants for Final Year Students

IET Postgraduate Scholarships

Approximately 100 scholarships of at least £1,000 per year are available to students commencing an IET accredited Bachelor’s or MEng degree course in the UK in Autumn 2016.

New in 2016! Bursaries of £1,000 per year for undergraduate students on IET accredited degree courses and apprentices starting an IET Approved Apprenticeship scheme. For those who have overcome personal challenges to pursue an engineering education.

Ten IET grants of £1,000 are available to students who will be commencing the FINAL year of an IET accredited degree course at a UK university in Autumn 2016 and who expect to obtain 60 per cent or more (i.e. a 2:1 or above) in their end of year exams.

If you have started your PhD or EngD research programme, achieved a 2:1 or higher in your first degree and are an IET member (or are interested in becoming a member), then why not apply for an IET Postgraduate Scholarship worth up to £10,000?

Could you be eligible? To find out more and apply, go to www.theiet.org/scholarships The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is working to engineer a better world. We inspire, inform and influence the global engineering community, supporting technology innovation to meet the needs of society. The Institution of Engineering and Technology is registered as a Charity in England and Wales (No. 211014) and Scotland (No. SCO38698).

Physics Graduate –Internal Sales Engineer Location: Hertfordshire Are you a recent Physics graduate looking for a fantastic career opportunity? Are you looking to put your excellent people skills to good use? Are you looking to combine and apply your strong communication skills and physics expertise in your next job? Are you looking for a rewarding career with rapid career progression? If the answer is “Yes”to all these how would you like to work for a highly regarded global manufacturer of photomultiplier tubes, imaging equipment, optical semiconductor elements, image processing and measuring equipment? This is an exceptional opportunity with Hamamatsu Photonics Ltd, a leading global scientific organisation who are looking for a bright and enthusiastic graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree in a Physical Science. Regular Tasks • Explaining product brochures and technical information to customers, and providing technical advice where appropriate. • Providing application support to customers wherever possible. • Providing both written and verbal quotations to customers and entering into commercial negotiation to secure the business. • Probing for commercial information from enquires. • Providing literature and other information to customers. • Progressing all sales leads to secure the business, or when necessary to investigate why the business was not successful. • Providing technical and commercial information to the parent company, then liasing with engineers to help answer customers queries. • Keeping customer database and all other company filing systems up to date, after corresponding with a client. • Providing support to team of field sales engineers, and their customers, when they are out of the office.